Jane M. Timmons-Gibbs

On November 22, 2017, Jane M. Timmons Gibbs closed her eyes in everlasting sleep. She was raised to regard death as a joyous occasion because a believer could finally be with our "Holy Heavenly Father God and Lord Savior Jesus Christ" in eternity. Jane affectionately known as Janie came into this world on Sunday, October 25, 1925 in Pamlico, South Carolina. She was the youngest of 15 children born to Luther and Sallie Timmons. Janie grew up with her 6 siblings-Magdalene (Mag), Elizabeth (Lizzie), Daisy (Elmo/Tonie), Dora Rebecca (Bec), Roy, and John Henry. The other 9 siblings preceded her in death. Janie grew up in a loving environment where God was first int their home and reading the Holy Bible was a daily practice. Janie married Woodrow Gibbs in December, 1942. Her husband (now deceased) served in the Army during World War II and received an honorable discharge in 1943. They moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1943. During her adult life, her main accomplishments occurred in Baltimore, Maryland. One of her greatest joys was helping those who were sick in body, mind, and spirit. she believed the greatest gift was to give of yourself to help others, which was her way to honor God and do His work on Earth. Obtaining a good education was very important to Janie and she always recognized the value of learning. She loved to read and write. After many years of her effort, Janie received her high school diploma in 1994. This allowed Janie to attend the Community College of Baltimore, Howard County Community College, and the Golden Seniors program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Janie stated that "a college education is the only gift I can give myself that no other person can take away from me." Janie was a caregiver most of her life. She has always been in service to the needs of others. Her first professional job was at Glenn L. Martin Company (an aircraft and aerospace manufacturer for a short period of time. Then she worked as a nursing assistant at private institutions and for families. Her most significant contribution in health care was her tenure as a Nursing Assistant at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for over 25 years. She received certificates of achievement, service awards, and recognition for her many years of dedicated service at Mercy Hospital. Even after leaving Mercy in the early 80s, Janie continued to giver her time, energy, and money to those in need. She was recognized by the Veterans Administration Healthcare System on April 21, 1999 for 5 years and 1, 502 hours of service as a dedicated volunteer at the Veterans Medical Center. She also volunteered for the Narcotics Anonymous and the Alcoholic Victorious-Chapter 170. Janie's other greatest joy was being a mother to Eddie Mae Gibbs, Ronald W. Gibbs, Sr., and Nancy K. Carpenter. Janie had to cope with the loss of her oldest child Eddie Mae in 1944 and later her only son Ronald's passing in 1994; leaving her with her youngest child Nancy. She found comfort in her family, especially with her grandchildren Rodney, Ronald Jr., Jerren, Malaika and Jaleen. It is Janie's prayer that her great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren cherish their history, pray, and work hard to make the world a holy and better place for their families. Janie believed that she left this world for everlasting holy beautiful world that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ prepared for us. She believed that through the salvation of Jesus Christ she was guaranteed everlasting life. Janie did not suffer from any major illnesses other than Alzheimer's Disease, which is a type of dementia that causes short-term memory loss. She coped with this disease for 20 years. Although she experienced some memory loss, she never lost her love for God and the promise of eternal life. Janie would want all of us to live each day in love and faith and leave our pain and problems in the hands of the Lord. Go forth and serve the Lord! She leaves to mourn her daughter, son-in-/god, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Jane M. Timmons-Gibbs

October 25, 1925 - November 22, 2017